Pay Grade/Pay Range: Not Graded
Department/Organization: 600117 - Strength and Conditioning
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; extended hours as needed
Job Summary: The Assistant Coach aids in the development and overall strategy of the assigned sport. Analyzes and interprets data from the performance system to provide targeted programs to improve the performance of competitive athletes. Evaluates, recruits, instructs, supervises, disciplines, and coaches student-athletes to prepare them to compete successfully against major college competition.
Additional Department Summary: The Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning develops and manages individual and group strength training programs for assigned student athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program. Provides training, conditioning, instruction, and supervision for assigned sport(s) to prepare student athletes to compete at the highest level. Collects data using system specifics to the student-athlete to assist staff in determining how to improve sporting performance. Collects internal and external load metrics using current available technologies. Analyzes and interprets data from the performance system to provide targeted programs to improve the performance of competitive athletes.
Evaluates, recruits, trains, conditions, instructs, supervises, disciplines, and coaches student-athletes to prepare them to compete successfully against major college competition in a quality program. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach that are germane to the Employee's position and the University's mission. Performs other general duties as set out in the Employee's Contract, including duties to understand and comply with all Governing Athletic Rules and University Rules. Assists with budgeting, scheduling, travel and hotel logistics, and booking practice courts. Maintains equipment inventory and ordering. Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of (2) years of experience in the development and management of sport-specific individual and group strength training programs for men and/or women. Must be NSCA and/or CSCCa Certified.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
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